IND vs NZ 2nd Test: The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is set to host the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. Following a disappointing defeat in the IND vs NZ 1st Test in Bengaluru, where India lost by eight wickets, the team finds itself in a critical juncture in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. Ahead of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test, check out the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch report and stats.
MCA Stadium pitch report
Taking previous games played at the venue, the MCA Stadium pitch is set to be low and slow, providing an ideal stage for spinners to shine. The black soil typically used for wickets in Pune tends to absorb moisture. As a result, the low bounce characteristic can frustrate batters while giving bowlers a significant advantage. Historically, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium has seen spinners thrive. The Indian think tank is likely to exploit this with a spin-heavy lineup.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium stats
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium of Pune has hosted only two Test matches so far. Team batting first have won and defended their totals by hefty margins on both occasions. The skipper winning the toss might want to have a bat first.
| Team | Won |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 02 |
| Batting Second | 00 |
| Draw | 00 |
IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Probable XIs
India (Probable XI): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand (Probable XI): Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, and William O’Rourke.
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